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Lambing and kidding season is in full swing

Spring marks lambing and kidding season, making close monitoring of pregnant ewes and does essential for healthy outcomes for both mothers and offspring.
White baby lamb stands with its mom
Veterinary Viewpoints: Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Spring through early summer in the U.S. is an ideal climate for internal parasites in such animals as sheep and goats. This year’s rainfall will promote larval hatching — and consumption by these small ruminants.

College of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and SciencesSheep
Veterinary Viewpoints: Is it safe to lease bulls?

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

As breeding season approaches for many livestock species, the idea of leasing males arises. Importing genetics to improve a herd or flock and maintain hybrid vigor, without the purchase and maintenance of a male, is a very attractive idea, especially to smaller producers. On the surface, it can seem that leasing males is viable with little downside, but some real problems may occur.

Animal Health and SciencesCollege of Veterinary MedicineCattleSheep
Time to deworm sheep and goats once again

Thu, May 06, 2021

Internal parasites in sheep and goats can be especially serious threats to animal health and production, and the barber pole worm is the worst of the lot.

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Treating Pregnancy Toxemia, a Major Disease of Sheep

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Dr. Megan Williams works as an assistant professor of equine surgery at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Hospital. In early January 2020, she brought one of her sheep in for treatment – a pregnant ewe of the Hampshire breed.

College of Veterinary MedicineSheepAnimal Health and Sciences
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